Ron Paul backers solidify GOP clout

12:16 PM,
May 7, 2012

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The supporters of candidate Ron Paul dominated the Nevada Republican Convention on Sunday by sweeping 22 of 25 open spots on the state's delegation to the national convention - where the GOP will pick its next presidential candidate.

Paul supporters also swept elections for Nevada's national committeeman and committeewoman, giving Paul's supporters a resounding victory at the three-day convention at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks.

"I think it speaks volumes to the people in this state who love the Constitution, who love liberty and who love freedom," said James Smack of Fallon, ...